Professionally packaging your power in the supervisory relationship

This article will look at the dynamic of 'power' in the supervisory relationship.
It will discuss the way power is structured in the relationship and the impact it
has on both parties. It will look at the ethical responsibility of supervisors to be
aware of their power and to wield the power thoughtfully with supervisees. It
will address the temptation for both parties to 'play games' related to power, and
the impact power has on other aspects of the relationship. The article will look
at how both supervisor and supervisee can best balance the power involved to
allow for the most productive relationship and to enhance the quality of service
to children and families.